Attack of the Incompetents
I was having a really hard time getting down to work today because I was having an attack of the incompetents. What I mean is that I was, partly secretly from myself, feeling inadequate or incompetent about everything.
Which we all do sometimes. When you spent a good deal of your life hearing that you aren't doing things well enough or trying hard enough, it is even easier for this to take root.
A buddy suggested I write about it. But when she suggested that and I took the idea seriously, the feelings of inadequacy receded. How's that for shift? Sometimes all it takes is something to focus or hyperfocus on; some flow to get into. I know that isn't a minor thing sometimes. Sometimes it takes patience or just trying out a bunch of things. Or stepping back and taking a break.
May 18, 2010 @ 15:42:31
This is interesting – the other day I was driving and thinking and trying to pin down the words that adequately described the sensation I get when I anticipate having to do something that takes a fair bit of organization or investigation. I was reflecting on how I had been able to get something done really easily, but that I had dreaded doing it because I felt inadequate… or incapable… or overwhelmed.
I settled on the state (in order that I could identify it in the future and allow myself to reflect on the feeling) being called ‘overwhelmed and inadequate’.
Interesting…
Cheers,
Mungo
http://MungosADHD.com
Jun 25, 2010 @ 13:18:20
The beauty of being human is failing and having challenging days.
Would life be so boring if everything always went our way?
Nice post thank you
Stephen
Jul 24, 2010 @ 08:50:29
Man, a truly interesting way to look at some thing that most people find difficult to comprehend. Before this post, I never quite envisaged that this is possible. Nice.